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Aussies present arms

Article Abstract:

A dangerous new era unfolds in Afghanistan with the emergence of suicide bombers and the use of remote-controlled explosive devices on roads. Australian military is planning to operate with North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces to try to place a platform beneath the fledgling democracy and Canberra has given in-principle agreement to sending 200 troops to help reconstruct parts of the war-ravaged country.

National Security, Military Assistance, Military aspects, Foreign military assistance, Afghanistan Conflict, 2001-

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High plains drifters

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Harry Ryder, the fifth generation mountain cattleman who drives cattle in the mountains of northeast Victoria discusses his family and the ways in which his parents and grandparents established the cattle-grazing business. However, he fears that the long family ritual may come to an end, as his two sons are not ready to continue with the family business.

Never say die

Article Abstract:

Technological and medical advances in Australia have helped the Australian senior citizens to survive for hundred years and beyond thereby increasing their longevity. Australia has about three thousand centenarians and it is estimated that the figure will be doubled in the coming seven to ten years.